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Day 7
At Home in Scotland with Helen. Trip Experience Leader Helen is dreaming of the day when she can visit Scotland's Outer Hebrides again--find out what she loves about the islands (including a particularly hairy type of resident). 02:15 Minutes Activity Note: Depending on weather, we may enjoy alternate activities on this day. Breakfast: Served at the hotel from 7am-8am, with Scottish and American options available. Morning: Around 8am, we'll begin our journey to the Isle of Iona. We'll walk about 10 minutes to the local ferry station, where we'll first catch a ferry to the Isle of Mull. Upon arrival on Mull around 9:30am, we'll drive through the island's villages to a pier where we'll board another ferry. Our total journey will take around three hours. Along the way, you can soak up views of white sand beaches and rugged cliffs cloaked in green vegetation. Upon arrival on the Isle of Iona around 11:45am, we'll enjoy a guided tour of the island's historic abbey led by Jana, a local guide who studies theology. In the sixth century, St. Columba of Ireland traveled to the small Scottish island to spread Christianity. Here, he built a Celtic church where the famous Book of Kells is believed to have been written. The church went through centuries of changes as it was rebuilt as a Benedictine Abbey, abandoned during the Scottish Reformation, and then finally restored in the 20th century. We'll dive deeper into the abbey's history today during our explorations. Lunch: We'll enjoy a boxed picnic lunch around 1pm during our visit to the Isle of Iona. You'll have until about 2:15pm to enjoy your picnic and explore on your own. Perhaps you'll settle in at the pub with a pint, visit one of the local shops, or go for a walk along the beach. Afternoon: We'll return by ferry to Oban around 2:30pm, arriving back at our hotel around 6:15pm. The rest of the day is on your own to make your own discoveries or relax at the hotel. Dinner: On your own. You may ask your Trip Experience Leader where you can find regional dishes like an Arbroath smokie, which is smoked haddock. Evening: You may want to indulge your sweet tooth by finding a bakery where you can grab dessert. Perhaps you'll try Scotland's famous deep-fried Mars bar or a traditional tea cake. |
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Oban
